Assistant Accountant - Industrial Placement
Join to apply for the Assistant Accountant - Industrial Placement role at Progineer 4.0 Srls. Closing Date: 26 January 2026. Industrial Placements are only applicable for university students, 12‑month fixed‑term contract commencing summer 2026 and ending summer 2027.
About Us
At Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services, our employees are at the heart of our business. Our colleagues provide a range of financial solutions designed around the changing needs of our diverse customers. It doesn’t matter the colour of your skin, the beliefs you value, the people you love or the tattoos you wear, we support you for being you. Through the doors of Mercedes‑Benz Financial Services, you will find a passionate team working to support our customers and our colleagues. We ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and develop.
We want to celebrate your individuality, embrace your personality and welcome you into our culture. It’s the differences of our colleagues that enable us to thrive. We believe our backgrounds, skills and cultures contribute to our shared culture and help us deliver outstanding Customer Experience. Inclusion is the driving force behind our ethos.
At MBFS, we are committed to being a Menopause Friendly Employer. We offer wellbeing support options and resources to assist if you are directly affected by the Menopause or are supporting someone who is going through the Menopause.
How you’ll play your part
In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out varied tasks to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data and undertake a number of reconciliations related to the company accounts to ensure statutory and company month‑end reporting deadlines are met.
Main Accountabilities
* Assist in daily Treasury proceedings using Bloomberg software and provide economic explanations to non‑Finance staff regarding the economic…
* Provide support in the delivery of daily business report summaries to various staff from different departments of the business.
* Responsible for the completion of external surveys for the Office for National Statistics, the Bank of England and the FLA within tight time frames.
* Assist in month‑end activities, including raising journals and running operating expenditure reports for all departments within MBFS.
* Responsible for invoicing partner companies for subsidy payments.
* Supporting with account reconciliations for different individuals within the Finance department.
* Undertake ad‑hoc tasks/analysis as requested from management or the team including project work depending on priorities during the year.
* Attend and support preparation for meetings with senior Directors.
About You
* Excel (good knowledge).
* SAP (good knowledge would be advantageous but training will be given).
* Ability to work under pressure and achieve results whilst promoting company behavioural values.
* Flexible and able to multi‑task to meet specified deadlines.
* A strong team player with the ability to learn tasks quickly and make appropriate decisions.
* Possess analytical, investigative and strong reconciliation skills.
* Possess good time‑management skills, with own responsibility for planning and prioritising workload the majority of the time.
* Effective communicator to Finance and non‑Finance staff of all levels.
Whats in it for you?
As well as the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment, with a great team and culture, we offer you a competitive salary and 25 days holiday per year. On top of that, you’ll also be able to join our pension scheme. We’re here to support you with colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and the Inclusion Advocates as well as flexible opportunities to support work‑life balance. We also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.
Whats next?
When you apply, you’ll be asked to complete a short online application where we’ll ask you to include your current CV. You’ll also be asked some application questions, including your current salary information. The Mercedes‑Benz recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Managing your data: We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us; we consider this an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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